Cobham Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

The Street, Cobham, Gravesend, DA12 3BNOpen in maps

Cobham Primary School is a primary school in Gravesend for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 1st of 24 primary schools in Gravesend. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 April 2024, report published 9 June 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 April 2024

Cobham Primary School is a special place to learn. Pupils flourish at this dynamic and highly engaging school that is at the heart of its community. The school's 'TRUST' values lie at the heart of everything that the school does. Pupils learn and demonstrate daily the importance of trust, respect, unity, strength and truth. They feel very well cared for and happy. The school has exceptionally high expectations of what pupils can and should achieve. Children learn this from the moment they start school in Reception. Through all years, pupils relish every opportunity to learn. They are very attentive in lessons. They are motivated, listen well and ask meaningful questions. As a result, pupils develop a deep understanding and detailed knowledge of the subjects they study. Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, succeed in all areas of the very well- designed curriculum. Pupils are a credit to the school. Staff encourage positive behaviour through praise, rewards and strong routines. This ethos enables pupils to conduct themselves in an exemplary manner. They have trusting relationships with each other and with staff. Older pupils act as positive role models for younger children. They are polite, articulate individuals who speak confidently to visitors.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths83%

83%, 21 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths30%

30%, 22 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

218 pupils on roll, with places for 216

Eligible for free school meals8.3%

8.3%, 18.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.3%

8.3%, 13.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.6%

9.6%, 5.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Cobham Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Singlewell Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
The Riverview Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Meopham Community Academy2 milesOfsted: Good56% met the expected standard
Shorne Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
King's Farm Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Dr Polly Crowther
Phone
01474814373
Website
cobham.kent.sch.uk
Address
The Street, Cobham, Gravesend, DA12 3BN
Local authority
Kent
URN
118257

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.